please help me with my question...

[gdezi]

im on induction right now.its been 7 daqys and i have lost 6 or 7 pounds.is that good?
eating is fine and i have been proud of myself.
but.....
like today i was very hungry,so as a snack i eat cheese.i usually stick to 8 ounce.but like today i had 5.is it bad to go over the 4 ounce????and do yall think i am in ketosis?and does that mean if i keep it going that i will loose more weight?becuz my plan is to go on extended induction.
please help me answer these questions...

thanks,desiree

[Chicklady]

Re: please help me with my question...

This is the right place
Atkins says that during induction, you should lose between 5 and 10% of the total amount you want to lose.....looks like you are doing great.

i do believe it's 3 ounces of cheese. You will find that different people reaact differently to different foods....you have to find those out for yourself.

At the rate you are losing, I would move at least to rung 1....more veggies.....that'll give you something besides cheese to snack on too! Don't count on losing a pound a day even on extended induction....it won't happen! A nice steady 2 pounds or so a week is the norm.

[gdezi]

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well thank u.so even on extended induction the weight loss starts to slow down?

[Chicklady]

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Yep. Some people find that they stall on extended induction and moving up the rungs actually helps. As I said, each body is different....you will need to figure out yours

[gdezi]

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what exactly r the rungs?lol

[Chicklady]

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http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6740-owl-carbohydrate-ladder.html

Do you have the book?

[Lisa]

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Sounds like you're doing great, gdezi!

Like, Chicklady says....You really need that 2002 Atkins Diet Plan edition. It's really a great book to have

[gdezi]

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ya,i guess ill have to but that then.how long did it take yall to loose 35 pounds?(if u had that much to loose.)damn baby fat..lol

[urbangoddess]

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Hey Desiree. I heard some wise words on this board a few years ago: You don't have to lose this weight fast, you just have to lose this weight once.

I lost about 60 lbs in about 9 months when I did Atkins before, and I have also been able to lose 20 lbs of that in the first two and half months, but you really need to focus on the big picture. Atkins is not a quick fix. The quick weight drop at the beginning is not prolonged by staying on induction. In fact, I stalled when I stayed on induction and only started losing again when I added more carbs.

Just stick with this. We're here for you, for the long haul.

[gdezi]

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so after induction i can add 5 grams of carbs more a week,right?that will come in the form of veggies?

[Sherri]

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Hello Q,
Please get DANDR 2002! Read it, and use it as a reference. I don't know how I would of made it without my book.
Here's a Sticky from the Induction Thread with some great info to help guide you untill you get your book.
Are you getting 2 cups of salad veggies and 1 cup of other veggies?
I looked at your menu and looks as though your not getting enough veggies in. Really important to follow Induction correctly before you move up the rungs (carbohydrate ladder).
The answer to your question
so after induction i can add 5 grams of carbs more a week,right?that will come in the form of veggies?
That's correct, Rung 1 Veggies, you will be adding 5 more grams of veggies besides the veggies you're allowed on Induction. I marked "Foods allowed on Induction" with a red* Please go over those foods so you have a better idea of what you're allowed.
Hope this helps you get a clearer picture of what you are allowed for your Atkins Lifestyle.
Sincerely, Sherri

Before you begin:

1. Read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, 2002 edition.
At the very least, read chapters 10 through 14. These chapters tell you how to do the diet, what to expect, and why the first 14 days are so important.

ADBB uses DANDR 2002 as its reference. Granted there are other publications by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. but we like to do the diet as it was written by Dr. Robert C. Atkins because in our collective experience Dr. Atkins' diet is more effective than Atkins Nutritionals, Inc's version.

2. See your physician.
Dr. Atkins recommended this himself. See your physician for a complete physical exam, including blood tests before beginning this or any other diet and exercise program.

Also take the Blood Sugar Symptom Test found in the book.

3. Make a commitment.
Commit yourself to giving the 14 day Induction a fair shot. If you can't commit yourself to 14 days of following rules and eating the foods listed in the acceptable foods list, this diet might not be for you.

4. Prepare your kitchen
If it's not on the list, remove it from your home. If you live with people who aren't on a low carb diet, then put your food(s) in areas separate from theirs. Also make sure you have low carb snacks available to you at all times, in case you get hungry.

5. Recruit your family and friends.
You are about to embark on a completely new lifestyle. Getting the support of your family and friends will help you through this. Be frank with them and tell them your intentions and that this is very important to you. If they have any doubts about this diet, ask them to read the book because knowledge is power.

6. Keep the Induction Rules and Foods List handy.
Make two copies of these documents: keep one on your refrigerator at home and keep the other one on your person at all times. This will save you a lot of guesswork and worry when eating out or grocery shopping.

The Rules of Induction can be found here:
What are the Rules of Induction?

*The Induction Acceptable Foods List can be found here:
What foods can be eaten on Induction?

7. Read the entire label, including the ingredients.
Some foods have little carbs, but contain things like hydrogenated oils (trans fats) and sugar, which makes them unacceptable for Induction.

8. Keep a food diary
It is of utmost importance to keep track of your daily carbohydrate intake to make sure you are not exceeding 20 net carbohydrates daily.

Some people keep a notebook journal. Others like to track their progress online.

Here are some resources:
An Atkins spreadsheet:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=4570

http://www.fitday.com ---This is a free online service (registration required) that allows you to input your foods, track your exercise, etc.

Carbohydrate Counters:
http://www.atkins.com ---The Atkins site has a downloadable Carb Counter.
http://www.calorieking.com ---This site has nutritional information for most foods and beverages.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/ ---This is the United States Department of Agriculture Nutrition Database.

9. Exercise
According to Dr. Atkins "exercise is non-negotiable"! So get moving. Begin according to your level of fitness. Visit the Exercise Forum.

10. Vitamin Supplements
These are also recommended by Dr. Atkins because many of us have poor nutrition and we need extra nutrients. Visit the Vita-Nutrient Forum.

11. Weigh AND Measure Yourself on Day 1

Make sure you weigh and measure yourself before you begin this diet. Contrary to what we are lead to believe, the scale isn't the best tool for measuring weight loss (fat loss). It doesn't tell you how much muscle you gained. It doesn't tell you how much water weight you gained or lost. It doesn't tell you that you will fit into that pair of jeans.

Tips for weighing:
a. Weigh yourself at the same time of day under the same conditions. You can weigh "more" after a meal or after you drink water or you can weigh "less" after you exercise or have a bowel movement. So pick a time and stick to it. Likewise, clothing can also add on "pounds". So if you choose to weigh yourself wearing clothes, make sure you are wearing the same clothing or nearly the same clothing.

b. Use the same scale. Scales differ slightly. So the scale in your doctor's office or at the gym might have you weighing more or less than the scale in your bathroom.

Tips for measuring:
a. You can measure whatever body areas you want: chest, waist, hips, thighs, upper arm, wrists and ankles. To make the measuring easier, you body landmarks like your belly button or a mole or scar, to guide your tape measure placement. For chest measurement, women can either measure under their armpits and/or under their breasts.

b. Don't "pull" on the measuring tape because that will give you a false reading (and stretch the tape). The tape should be snug, but not tight.

c. Don't suck in to make yourself smaller. Again, that will give you a false measurement.

Measuring tapes can be purchased at craft stores (the sewing section) for under $5.00. If you can't find one, you can use a piece of string. Just mark that string with a marker pen to indicate your "start" points". Or if you have an old belt, you can use that too.

Another good "measuring tool" is your clothing. Non-stretchy clothing like a dress shirt, jeans, or dress is the best thing to use. Stretchy fabric (like t-shirts or anything with spandex) will conform to your body as you shrink so you might not see the results. Try on this article of clothing periodically to see how you are losing inches.

Good luck to you on your 14 day Induction journey

[gdezi]

Re: please help me with my question...

how long have u been doing this?

[not2late]

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Desiree, I agree with Sherri and everyone else who said to read the book. If you don't bother to learn how to do this diet, you will have a hard time doing it correctly and safely. As former Moderator Brooke used to say "cliff notes version Atkins will give you cliff notes results." So please read and learn about the diet. You are only cheating yourself if you don't.

I mean, if you have a child and you need to install his car safety seat, will you read the instructions to do it properly or will you just toss it in any old way or will you rely on what your best friend's mother's dentist's secretary's boyfriend's nephew's teacher's neighbor's second-cousin-twice-removed said to do? So please read the book.

Also, please try to write using real words. Texting and AOLChat speak is the thing to do, but it makes it hard for some of us less techie people to figure out what you are trying to say.

[Sherri]

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how long have u been doing this?

I'm into my 5th year of my Atkins Lifestyle.
Sherri